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04/11/2026

So many delicious options! 😋

Critic Mike Sutter unveils his first-ever ranking of the Alamo City’s Top 50 restaurants. Did your favorite spot make the cut?

04/10/2026

As of April 10, 2026, U.S. inflation spiked to a 3.3% annual rate in March, up from 2.4% in February, driven primarily by a 10.9% surge in energy costs following the Iran conflict. This represents the highest inflation rate in nearly four years, largely driven by a 21.2% monthly gasoline price increase, putting significant pressure on consumer purchasing power. The spike in inflation complicates the Federal Reserve's path for interest rate cuts, likely delaying any potential reductions.

The consumer price index was expected to show a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

04/10/2026

Lay your eyes on the stunning original features PLUS rare full basement in this immaculate Monte Vista duplex that just went live in MLS this morning... 😍😍😍

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04/07/2026

A boon to banks, not consumers. Of course.

It also may not fit within the average American life expectancy.

04/07/2026

In case you missed it: Median home prices in Texas surged by approximately 40% between 2019 and 2023. This rapid increase was driven by historically low housing inventory, high demand, and significant population growth, leading to a massive decline in housing affordability.

The findings come as Texans say they are facing increasing barriers to homeownership and as state lawmakers search for ways to combat high costs.

03/13/2026

"Median prices rose in the majority of Texas metros in 2025 but declined in the four largest markets, leading to a statewide median price ($335,000) down 1.2% from the previous year."

Median prices rose in the majority of Texas metros in 2025 but declined in the four largest markets, leading to a statewide median price ($335,000) down 1.2% from the previous year, according to the 2025 Texas Real Estate Year in Review report by Texas REALTORS®. Prices were higher in 14 metros and...

03/06/2026

Uncertainty isn't great for real estate markets.

U.S. stocks are falling after getting a whiff of a worst-case scenario for financial markets: a weakening economy combined with high inflation.

03/06/2026

Much like tariffs, higher oil prices will affect housing affordability. Similarly, stagflation and a possible recession will affect how prospective buyers approach major purchasing decisions in an uncertain global economy. None of it's good.

US crude benchmark posts biggest weekly rise on record as Trump demands ‘surrender’ from Tehran

03/06/2026

"... crude has ripped higher as the Strait of Hormuz stays choked amid war in the Middle East, airline stocks have been getting kneecapped by rising fuel costs, and Friday’s weak jobs report turned an oil scare into something nastier: a full-blown stagflation scare with opening-bell receipts."

Oil’s surge is now a gas-price problem, an airline problem, a bond-market problem, and after Friday’s jobs miss, a Fed headache for markets

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

Foreclosure filings remain elevated across the country, up 32% from a year ago.

Foreclosure activity remained elevated across the country, but it's hitting certain states harder.

03/06/2026

February job losses were particularly bad in the manufacturing sector.

Hiring at US businesses unexpectedly plunged last month as employers shed an estimated 92,000 jobs, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.